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Mushtaq Ahmed
Experienced in Hernia Surgery

Dr. Mushtaq Ahmed

Internal Medicine
CommonSpirit Health
San Joaquin Valley Pulmonary Medical Group, Inc.
3801 San Dimas St, 
Bakersfield, CA 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

Experienced in Hernia Surgery
CommonSpirit Health
San Joaquin Valley Pulmonary Medical Group, Inc.
3801 San Dimas St, 
Bakersfield, CA 
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Overview

Here at San Joaquin Valley Pulmonary Medical Group, Inc., our mission is to offer the best quality care to those we serve with a commitment to excel-lence in all that we do. Our goal is to offer services that set community standards, exceed patients' expectations and are provided in a caring, convenient, and accessible manner to those in our community.

Dr. Ahmed is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Pneumonia, Gastrostomy, and Hip Replacement.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 121 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution
Kakatiya Medical College | Osmania University And Medical College
Residency
Hines Veterans Affairs Office
Specialties
Internal Medicine
Licenses
Internal Medicine in CA
Board Certifications
Internal Medicine
Internal Medicine (Sub: Pulmonary Disease)
Fellowships
Tulane University Hospital & Clinic
Hospital Affiliations
Kern Valley Healthcare District
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Aetna
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  • POS
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Anthem
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  • HMO
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  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Change Healthcare
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Contra Costa Health
  • HMO
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Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Kaiser Permanente
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
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  • STATE MEDICAID
Samaritan
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Walgreens
  • MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
Wellcare
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  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

San Joaquin Valley Pulmonary Medical Group, Inc.
3801 San Dimas St, Bakersfield, CA 93301
Call: 661-327-3747

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


121 Total Publications

Development and Preclinical Evaluation of Next-generation ΔsigH-based Live Candidate Vaccines.
Development and Preclinical Evaluation of Next-generation ΔsigH-based Live Candidate Vaccines.
Journal: JCI insight
Published: August 28, 2025
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Matab Singh is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Singh is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Delirium Tremens, Lung Metastases, Atypical Pneumonia, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

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Areas of Expertise

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    • Asthma
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    • Asthma in Children
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    • Cerebral Hypoxia
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    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
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    • Coccidioidomycosis
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    • Grass Allergy
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    • Acute Interstitial Pneumonia
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    • Atypical Pneumonia
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    • Cholesterol Pneumonia
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    • COVID-19
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    • Empyema
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    • End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)
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    • Experienced
    • ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
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    • Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency (AATD)
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    • Aspergillosis
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    • Avian Influenza
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    • Bladder Reconstruction
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    • Bronchiectasis
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